Wellsville City Reservoir Fishing in Columbiana County, Ohio

• Overview

  Wellsville City Reservoir falls in Columbiana County, part of Ohio. The surface lies 961 feet up. Small at around 22 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. For a base, Wellsville sits 2.8 miles out. Newell lies 4.8 miles off, Glenmoor another 4.8 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Wellsville City Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Fish documented in Columbiana County include fantail darter, rainbow darter, greenside darter, banded darter and johnny darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Wellsville City Reservoir the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 26°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on Wellsville City Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Bogart Pond at 2.4 miles is the sensible second choice. For Wellsville City Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.